Journal Journal: From the People Are Stupid Department
My best friend insists all the time that people are stupid. I really, really do not want to believe this, but events at work make it hard. Just one example:
Recently as I left the walk-in refrigerator, I noted we were low on hard-boiled eggs. So I put a pot of eggs on the stove to boil and promptly forgot about them. About a half-hour later one of the cooks asked me if the eggs were ready. I slapped my forehead and told him, "Yes, they're ready. I just forgot about them. Thanks for reminding me." So, what does this cook do? He immediately sticks his thumb and forefinger into the boiling water, not once, mind you and not even only twice, but repeatedly!!
I simply looked at him in astonishment and asked him what the $#@! was he doing?!?!? "I need an egg for a salad.", he replied. "Fine," I answered, "But there are cold ones in the walk-in."
I begin to believe my friend has a very valid point.
Recently as I left the walk-in refrigerator, I noted we were low on hard-boiled eggs. So I put a pot of eggs on the stove to boil and promptly forgot about them. About a half-hour later one of the cooks asked me if the eggs were ready. I slapped my forehead and told him, "Yes, they're ready. I just forgot about them. Thanks for reminding me." So, what does this cook do? He immediately sticks his thumb and forefinger into the boiling water, not once, mind you and not even only twice, but repeatedly!!
I simply looked at him in astonishment and asked him what the $#@! was he doing?!?!? "I need an egg for a salad.", he replied. "Fine," I answered, "But there are cold ones in the walk-in."
I begin to believe my friend has a very valid point.
